Recent content by yuzu yashikora

I received my tempera rosin last Monday. So what I can say is that it's really very good. But let's start with my concerns. When I first applied it to the bow, it seemed like it lacked a bit of grip. Great sound, much better than my pops and even than the Leatherwood I had before. I can...

Thats certainly true. Bank transfer within Europe is very common. I also paid for my strings with Wise, was actually super easy and fast.

Yes, 2 of my colleagues have recently received their temperas for the orchestral basses. I am still waiting for my second set that I ordered more than 2 months ago. Production is definitely going on... But I have to say that the wait is really worth it. The strings just got better and better...

I understand your point, but unfortunately i sometimes have the impression that there is a certain conservative attitude in the european classical music scene that doesn't necessarily always have so much to do with quality consciousness, but rather with obduracy. on the other hand, two...

How did you convince your group? We have 2 players (including me), but the others don't want to change anything. I don't understand that, why can't musicians be at least a little curious? Actually it was a bit difficult for me at the beginning, the strings are a bit louder than my previous ones...

wow, isnt it already enough boredom and uniformity in orchestra?

Well yes, Scipioni is already on my list since I played a bass of his once and it was a very,very fine and well balanced instrument. Salvianti I dont know yet.

Thats of course true, nevertheless I find it interesting to hear a littlebit of what could be interesting adresses to check out. I tried a few Krattenmacher basses, always found them healthy but not very interesting in sound. But thats again, my taste. A friend of my has also a Scaramelli and is...

Just asking for you personal opinions: who is the most talented bass maker in Europe (especially Germany)? Where would you buy your instrument that is best for auditions as well as solo playing?